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Southwestern Chicken And Black Bean Casserole

Southwestern Chicken And Black Bean Casserole prepared dish

This southwestern chicken and black bean casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with protein and spices. Layered with tender chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese, it's perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.

This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 40 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include diced tomatoes, green onions, taco seasoning, olive oil.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 can diced tomatoes (with green chilies)
  • 1 bunch green onions (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 500 g chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
  • 2 cups tortilla chips (crushed)
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and half of the cheddar cheese.
  3. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the crushed tortilla chips at the bottom.
  4. Spread the chicken and bean mixture over the tortilla chips evenly.
  5. Top with the remaining crushed tortilla chips and the rest of the cheddar cheese.
  6. Drizzle olive oil over the top to help with browning.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with sliced green onions.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 720 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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